...ws were in continual danger from the fire of bush-whacking Confederates, who were always ready for a fight.
The names of Commanders John Rodgers, Drayton, C. R. P. Rodgers, Godon, Rhind, Stevens, Balch , Ammen, Truxton, Watmough, and Semmes, were conspicuous wherever a Confederate shot was heard, or wherever there was a chance to gain a point on the enemy.
Heavy knocks were received by our gunbo...